Episode #423
Cancel culture threatens everyday professionals and small business owners more than high-profile celebrities who have teams to protect them.
Effective responses include refusing to kowtow to the mob, avoiding insincere ‘hostage’ apologies, telling your story proactively, and allowing time for facts and investigation.
Cancel culture is used by both left and right; focus on open debate, empathy, and preparedness to defend your reputation to turn crises into opportunities.
Nothing could be further from the truth.
I am a down the middle, traditional, independent swing voter.
It can take a lifetime to build a reputation and mere moments to lose it.
When you think about Cancel Culture, you might picture it going after big names like Dave Chappelle, J.K. Rowling, or Stephen Colbert. But here’s the truth— it can hit regular folks like you and me! Like a 21st-century witch hunt with invisible fingers pointing our way, the online mob comes along and we all get “torched.”
So, what exactly is cancel culture? Why is it happening? And how can we protect ourselves from becoming victims?
In this episode of #STFpod, I am joined by the author of “The Cancel Culture Curse,” Evan Nierman, a crisis PR guru and mastermind behind Red Banyan— a world-renowned PR agency. Throughout his career, Evan has provided strategic communications counsel to top business leaders, government officials, and presidential candidates.
Join us as we dig into the history and real-world impact of cancel culture. Plus, you’ll leave with valuable strategies to handle a “cancel vulture” in full attack mode. So grab your notebook or open up your Notes app because you’re in for a masterclass in modern-day survival.
And if you find this conversation as eye-opening as I did, don’t forget to share it with someone who needs to hear it. Ready? Let’s jump in!
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